Ex-felons find jobs after “ban the box” decision Gene Marrano December 12, 2014 1 min read In October Roanoke City agreed to remove a question about a job applicant’s criminal history from its initial application forms … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with someone who urged the city to “Ban the Box.” About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Enroll assisters help with health care signupsNext: Feds: no charges coming on senator’s resignation Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke Higher Education Center celebrates 25 years Gene Marrano August 13, 2025 1 min read Arts Connect Neighbors catalog, “Good Trouble” at Salem Museum and live music at the Grandin Gene Marrano August 13, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County Public Schools unveil another part of major investments underway Gene Marrano August 13, 2025